Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S20E9: English vocabulary

the process of combing and separating wool or other fibers

courage and determination to keep going in a difficult situation

a sudden strong expression of emotion, especially anger

locked with a key

a solid shape with flat sides, often used to split light into colors

a respectful way to refer to a doctor

to hit something quickly with your hand

to fill something too full by pushing things in

moving or walking with quick, light steps

a sarcastic way of saying someone does not have to wait

to attack someone or something, or start arguing with them

very much; extremely

the act of postponing a proposal or motion for later discussion

in a very thorough way; completely

to hit a surface with short, quick knocks

to bring up something irrelevant in a discussion

imagined rather than real

cause something to improve a lot

Used to strongly say that something is true or to emphasize that you are being honest

to shoot and kill someone with a gun

to hit the ground or floor with your foot hard, often because you are angry or excited

the act of fastening something with a screw

a small but real chance of success in a difficult situation

the present time, especially compared with the past

Used to describe a relationship, situation, or argument that is very passionate and intense

to discover or learn something, especially by asking or checking

an informal way of saying that something is impossible or will definitely not happen

a title given to members of the clergy.

used in expressions like “I hope to God” to show a very strong wish or hope

for a very long time

to fight or argue intensely

a test used to find out whether someone is pregnant

the first statement a lawyer makes at the start of a trial, explaining their side of the case

a member of a Christian group that believes in Jehovah and often goes door to door to preach

able to be trusted or believed

very good or impressive

a strong alcoholic drink made from agave, originally from Mexico

used to ask if someone is willing to do something or agrees with an idea

to appear or happen, especially by chance

to be sexually unfaithful to your partner

to take something away, especially in a vehicle

a very serious crime, usually one that can be punished by prison

used to refer to something similar to the thing just mentioned

deserving praise, help, or respect

a feeling of great wonder and respect, sometimes with a little fear

used to express surprise, worry, or mild annoyance

in a relaxed, not strict, or not exact way

a type of beer, usually dark and with a strong flavor

to manage to deal with or survive something difficult

past tense and past participle of bed

used to talk about an earlier time in the past

to give your time, energy, or effort to a task or purpose

a strong feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect

a trip taken by car for pleasure, often over a long distance

to some extent; fairly

very cruel or violent

unnecessary excitement, activity, or concern about something

not able to do something or deal with it

willing to forgive mistakes and not easily upset by them

to make two devices or systems work together by sharing data

recorded video material of an event or place

used to show frustration, disappointment, or annoyance

to behave in a playful romantic way toward someone

an urgent or emotional request for help, mercy, or support

to begin living in a new home

a person who plays a ball sport, especially baseball, basketball, or football

so late that something can no longer be done or changed

a casual way of asking how someone is doing or how life is going

a metal container for beer

a person whose job is to help people with personal, school, or emotional problems

used to say that something happens on each occasion that something else happens

a young bear, lion, fox, or similar wild animal

an informal way to greet someone or start a casual conversation

an emphatic way of saying that something is impossible or that you strongly refuse it

food, drinks, or other items brought to a hotel room on request

a sweet fizzy drink flavored with ginger